The world's most mysterious and elusive orchid lives underground in Australia. Scientists are trying to rescue this botanic ...

Orchids are unsustainably plucked from the wild the world over to furnish private collections, driving many species to the brink of extinction. Conservationists in Southeast Asia are increasingly ...

We are fortunate in Summit County that, because of the huge range in elevation, we get to see an amazingly diverse collection of wildflowers. Species that grow in open meadows get a lot of attention, ...

“Orchids in the Wild — the Beauty of Nature,” one of the displays at the Royal Horticulture Society’s recent Chelsea Flower Show in London, featured two species of orchids that are native to Humboldt ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Conservation biologist Reshu Bashyal highlights gaps in Nepal’s implementation of CITES regulations, leading to ineffective protection measures.

Grass, weeds and underbrush tower over 5-foot-6 Nancy Cowden as she bushwhacks through the property of Lynchburg College’s Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County Thursday afternoon. She stops ...

The world-famous ghost orchid is blooming at Audubon Florida’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, which is a highlight of each year for orchid lovers who flock to the popular nature preserve east of Naples.

The flower is literally a thing of legends, the focal point of books and movies and the victim of ecological crimes. Now several environmental groups plan to file suit against the federal government ...

When most people think of “orchids,” the phalaenopsis species comes to mind. Also known as the “moth orchid,” this species blooms in a myriad of colors and patterns. Orchids of the Cypripedium genus ...

In February, the U.S. Postal Service will introduce 10 stamps that are sure to be a hit with plant lovers and outdoorsy people everywhere. The booklet containing the stamps, featuring close-ups of ...